Larry Collins can be seen reporting weekday mornings from 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on NBC 5. Larry has gathered news from New Orleans to New York City and is proud to now call North Texas home.
After almost a decade as an anchor and reporter at WCBD-TV in Charleston, SC, he joined the WBFF-TV morning news team in Baltimore. That's where he fell in love with morning news and helping viewers start their day well-informed.
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Since 2000, his career has also found him in the newsrooms of KALB-TV as a reporter in his hometown of Alexandria, LA, WGNO-TV as an assignment editor in New Orleans and MTV News in New York City where he interned.
Larry considers himself a storyteller at heart and news-hound by nature. As an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award winning journalist, he looks for the person at the heart of every single story.
He has covered the destruction of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, the riots and rebirth of Baltimore and the deaths of nine firefighters in a massive commercial fire in Charleston.
Every interview is important to Larry, but he will always remember his stories with President Bill Clinton, Sen. Ted Kennedy and Tom Brokaw.
Personally, Larry considers himself a "junior foodie" who is always looking for the best barbecue in Texas. Professional football keeps him busy on Sundays and you'll find him cheering on the Cowboys, Saints and Ravens. Don't ask him for fantasy football advice unless you have time -- he could talk about it for hours.
The Latest
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North Texas prepares for local protests
Law enforcement and residents are preparing for planned protests over the weekend. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us the details.
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World Cup Community Event: Lake Arlington cleanup
Preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway here in North Texas. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about the cleanup happening in Arlington.
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Plane carrying 242 passengers crashes in India
A plane flying to London crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the latest.
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Young North Texas soccer players inspired by FIFA World Cup '26
A year away from the 2026 World Cup, young soccer players in the region are already dreaming of the pro-life. NBC 5’s Larry Collins takes a closer look at youth programs sponsored by FC Dallas and the inspiration they are finding through FIFA.
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FIFA World Cup 26 hype inspires young North Texas soccer players
With the FIFA World Cup 26 right around the corner, young North Texas soccer players are put in the spotlight.
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Top issues at Southern Baptist convention
The Southern Baptist Church is in Dallas this week for its annual convention. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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High water and flooding in North Texas as residents begin cleanup after overnight storms
North Texans are experiencing flooding and power outages after storms on Sunday night. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Severe weather brings rain, flooding to North Texas
Severe storms swept through North Texas last night bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and fierce lightning. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Gordon baseball plays for state title on Saturday
Gordon baseball players will compete for their first state title after a tornado ripped through the town last month. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the story.
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7 injured in South Dallas shooting
Dallas Police, detectives, and crime scene units responded to multiple people shot near the corner of South Malcolm X and Twyman Avenue Thursday night. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
